UGI Gas Line Work on PA 329/PA 987 in Bath
Municipality: Bath Borough
Road name: PA 329/PA 987/Race Street
Between: West Street and Mill Street
Type of work: Utility Work
Work being done by: Local Utility
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Lane restrictions for UGI gas line repairs. Expect delays...
Looking Back | Spanish Flu of 1918, Part 4 of 5
by Larry Oberly and Ed Pany
In this fourth column the Cement News reported on the development of the flu in October and November.
November showed no changes in conditions for our town. Reports of the...
Northampton Borough explores possibility of stormwater fee
During their meeting on Thursday, February 18, Northampton Borough Council asked Councilman Robert McHale to explore the benefits and costs of a stormwater fee for all borough property owners. The fee was proposed by...
Northampton County Upcoming Roadwork
submitted by Sean Brown
Municipality: Palmer Twp
Road name: PA 33 South
Between: Main Street and US 22
Type of work: Crack Sealing
Work being done by: PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Southbound lane restriction.
Start date: Feb. 22
Est...
East Allen Supervisors fear construction detour will destroy ‘tranquility’ of Snyders Church Road
During their meeting on February 10, the East Allen Board of Supervisors unanimously rejected a request from PennDOT to use Snyders Church Road as a traffic detour during the replacement of Old Carriage Road...
Allen Supervisors applaud public works, ask for patience and cooperation
During their public meeting on February 9, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors applauded the township’s public works and road crew for keeping roads clear during the month’s earlier snowstorm.
Township manager Ilene Eckhart added...
Lehigh Township Supervisors address fire co. request, Cherryville intersection and routine business
The February 9 meeting of the Lehigh Township supervisors was the first time the board met since January 12. The January 26 meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather. After the routine approval of...
Looking Back | Spanish Flu of 1918, Part 3 of 5
by Larry Oberly and Ed Pany
The Cement News informed their readers on the dangers of the Spanish Flu.
The government war exhibition train scheduled for Northampton to raise bond money for the World War was...
Northampton Borough Council praises public works after snow storm
During their meeting on Thursday, February 4, the Northampton Borough Council praised public works and first responders for keeping borough roads clean and residents safe during the week’s earlier snowstorm.
“This one is one of...
Chamber of Commerce starts planning Spuds & Suds, but festival subject to cancellation
The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce appeared before the Borough of Bath Council on February 1 to see whether the annual Spuds & Suds festival will move forward this year. The popular event...
